Bison Sporting Goods sells bicycles throughout the northeastern United States. The following data were taken from the most recent quarterly sales forecast: Expected Sales End-of-Month Target Inventory July 1,800 units 210 units August 1,950 units 300 units September 1,880 units 270 units On the basis of the information presented, how many bicycles should the company purchase in August?

Uppose stanley's office supply purchases 50,000 boxes of pens every year. ordering costs are $100 per order and carrying costs are $0.40 per box. moreover, management has determined that the eoq is 5,000 boxes. the vendor now offers a quantity discount of $0.20 per box if the company buys pens in order sizes of 10,000 boxes. determine the before-tax benefit or loss of accepting the quantity discount. (assume the carrying cost remains at $0.40 per box whether or not the discount is taken.)

What do you think: would it be more profitable to own 200 shares of penny’s pickles or 1 share of exxon? why do you think that?

Retirement investment advisors, inc., has just offered you an annual interest rate of 4.4 percent until you retire in 40 years. you believe that interest rates will increase over the next year and you would be offered 5 percent per year one year from today. if you plan to deposit $13,000 into the account either this year or next year, how much more will you have when you retire if you wait one year to make your deposit?